Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse at North Alabama Medical Center summary

Registered Nurses in critical care units provide specialized medical care to critically ill patients, including administering medications, monitoring conditions, and coordinating with healthcare teams. They support patient recovery through direct care and education, ensuring physical and emotional well-being. This role requires relevant RN licensure, certifications, and experience in acute healthcare settings.

Critical Care - Registered Nurse (RN), Stepdown-Nights Job Type: Nights 7:00pm-7:00am

Where We Are

Florence, Alabama is situated in Northwestern Alabama, where the Tennessee River Flows through the scenic Shoals. On your days off spend some time fishing and boating on Wilson Lake. Come tour the historical sites, visit Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge, or take a relaxing lake cruise on Wheeler Lake.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Basic Life Support certification
• ACLS/PALS is required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred

Qualifications and requirements Applicants should have a current state RN license. Additional requirements include:

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

How you'll contribute

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Savannah Bennefield by texting or calling.

At North Alabama Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Your experience matters

The Critical Care Unit (CCU) at North Alabama Hospital embodies a culture of teamwork and productive communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. This 22-bed unit operates within a trauma III hospital setting, ensuring patients receive optimal medical attention and support.

Department/Unit Summary

What you will do

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

"North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

EEOC Statement

About our Health System North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed hospital located in Florence, Alabama, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Keywords

registered nurse, critical care, patient care, medication administration, clinical treatments, healthcare teamwork, patient monitoring, acute care, health education, nursing license